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Oficina Municipal de Información al Consumidor
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Argentina energy subsidy reforms and legal challenges
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Latest: Argentine municipalities challenge gas subsidy changes in court
By early November 2026, Argentina’s energy landscape has been reshaped by Law 27.828, which modifies the ‘cold zone’ (Zona Fría) gas subsidy regime. The reform, effective through 2031, eliminates automatic discounts for
Global squishy toy safety crisis expands
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Latest: BfR warns of health risks associated with squishy toys
The global safety crisis regarding gel-filled squishy toys has intensified with expanded recalls and new chemical hazard reports. In the United States, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has ordered recalls fo
Argentina online fraud surge
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Latest: Authorities in Spain and Argentina address scams targeting elderly citizens
By mid-September 2026, new fraudulent modalities emerged in Argentina. In Tandil, the Municipal Office of Consumer Information (OMIC) warned of a digital ‘uncle’ scam where criminals pose as social media buyers, claiming